How far is Port Huron, MI from Ann Arbor, MI?

The driving distance from Port Huron, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is about 101.1 miles (162.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.3 miles (132.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
101.11 mi
01h 39m
Flight
82.28 mi
132.42 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.28 mi
Kilometers
132.42 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.11 mi
Kilometers
162.72 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ann Arbor
Thu, Apr 23, 5:09 AM EDT
Return by in Port Huron
Thu, Apr 23, 6:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Huron
2026-04-23T03:30
Arrive Ann Arbor
Thu, Apr 23, 5:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Port Huron
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Center Line
MI

City in Michigan, United States

From Port Huron
49.5 mi
00h 49m
To Ann Arbor
51.6 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Port Huron and Ann Arbor.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Huron and Ann Arbor.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    26 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Union Street

    47 m · 9 sec · Union Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Military Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Military Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Electric Avenue

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Electric Avenue

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Gratiot Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Gratiot Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Gratiot Avenue

    2144 ft · 38 sec · Gratiot Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 94 West: Detroit

    1489 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    36.8 mi · 39 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 696 West: Lansing, 11 Mile Road

    1395 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 696 West: Lansing

    1647 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway

    26.8 mi · 29 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo

    2135 ft · 52 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East, I 275: Toledo

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96, I 275: Detroit, Toledo

    1875 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway

    5.8 mi · 6 min · Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward M 14: Ann Arbor

    1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    16.5 mi · 18 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Ann Arbor

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit right toward US 23 BUS: Downtown Ann Arbor

    1.5 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Depot Street

    1969 ft · 1 min · Depot Street

  21. 21

    Turn right

    36 m · 7 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on North State Street

    3204 ft · 1 min · North State Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Huron and Ann Arbor.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
37.1 mi · 37%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
26.8 mi · 27%
M 14
18.9 mi · 19%
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
5.79 mi · 6%
Electric Avenue
2.72 mi · 3%
Gratiot Boulevard
2.27 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

Merge slight left

36.8 mi · 00h 39m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.8 mi
82.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Center Line
00h 49m from Port Huron
Leave By
3:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Port Huron and Mostly Sunny near Ann Arbor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Port Huron to Ann Arbor?

The road trip is about 101.1 miles (162.7 km) and usually takes 01h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Center Line is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.5 miles from Port Huron and 51.6 miles from Ann Arbor.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 82.3 miles (132.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.46 one way or $26.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Port Huron and Mostly Sunny near Ann Arbor.

Stop Ideas Near Center Line

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Center Line, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Center Line.

RAIL

Royal Oak station

10 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.
RAIL

Detroit

14 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

15 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

15 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Huron and Ann Arbor. Straight-line distance: 82.28 mi (132.42 km).

Port Huron

#1 Port Huron

City in Michigan, United States

Population28,631
Coordinates42.9708600, -82.4249100
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Ann Arbor

#2 Ann Arbor

The most populous city in Washtenaw County, Michigan.

Population119,280
Coordinates42.2775600, -83.7408800
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Start: (-82.425201, 42.970855)
End: South State Street (-83.740762, 42.277562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.57 gal
13.51 L · about $13.46
Round trip
$26.92
7.14 gal · 27.02 L
Estimated CO2
31.7 kg one way
Round trip: 63.5 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.46 $26.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.18 $30.37
Premium $4.65 $16.61 $33.23
Diesel $5.30 $18.94 $37.87

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Michigan · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Huron and Ann Arbor. The current time is 03:30:29.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.